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Jay-Z‘s Made In America Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row, organisers have confirmed.Launched in 2012, the annual two-day event traditionally takes place every Labor Day weekend on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and again last year “due to severe circumstances”.The 2021 edition hosted headline performances by Justin Bieber and Lil Baby, with Bad Bunny and Tyler, The Creator topping the bill the following year.

Who’d have known she could be so shady?Lily Allen threw shade at Beyoncé when she joked that she is “getting some help” in maintaining her youthful appearance. “She does look great,” Miquita Oliver said while hosting Allen, 38, on her podcast “Miss Me?” “She makes turning 40 exciting,” added Oliver, 39, while the pair discussed Beyoncé’s brand-new country album “Cowboy Carter.” “Yeah, but she’s getting some help,” quipped Allen. The remark did not sit well with Oliver, who quickly jumped to the “Single Ladies” singer’s defense.

made a controversial speech at the 2024 Grammys — while accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award with eldest daughter Blue Ivy, 12, by daddy’s side — in which he called out the Recording Academy for wife Beyoncé’s failure to win the most prestigious of prizes: Album of the Year.This, despite Mrs.

record-breaking 32-time Grammy winner cleverly addressed never winning one of the Academy’s most coveted trophies in her new song “Sweet Honey Buckin'” included on Friday’s “Cowboy Carter” album release. “AOTY [Artist of the Year], I ain’t win/ I ain’t stuntin’ ’bout them/ Take that s – – t on the chin/ Come back and f – – k up the pen,” Beyoncé, 42, says on the track.Her albums “I Am … Sasha Fierce,” “Beyonce,” “Lemonade,” and “Renaissance” have all been nominated for Album of the Year but the “Single Ladies” songstress has never snagged the category.Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z addressed this issue during the 2024 Grammys in February, addressing the Academy directly, “I’m just sayin’, we want y’all to get it right.”“We love y’all … at least get it close to right,” Jay, who has 24 Grammys of his own, continued, “And obviously it’s subjective — y’all don’t gotta clap at everything — obviously it’s subjective because it’s music and it’s opinion-based.

Beyoncé has rewritten Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene’ lyrics, seemingly to reference the Jay-Z cheating scandal.Queen Bey has just dropped her new ‘Cowboy Carter‘ album today (March 29), which was reported to include a cover of Parton’s iconic hit. However, fans have discovered Beyoncé has actually rewritten ‘Jolene’ and its lyrics to address Jay-Z cheating on her.‘Jolene’ now refers to someone trying to “come between a family and a happy man”, with Beyoncé singing in the chorus: “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / I’m warnin’ you, don’t come for my man / Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / Don’t take the chance because you think you can”.Beyoncé’s ‘Jolene’ cover also sees her reaffirm her love with her husband, with whom she tied the knot in 2008, after having dated since roughly 2002: “We’ve been deep in love for twenty years / I raised that man, I raised his kids / I know my man better than he knows himself”.In the original song, Dolly Parton thought she “can’t compete” with ‘Jolene’.

cover of her certified classic “Jolene,” which recently turned 50.“Hey Miss Honey B, it’s Dolly P,” says Parton, 79, with all her familiar, down-home warmth.“You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?” she continues, referencing the infamous, man-stealing “Becky” from “Lemonade” standout “Sorry.”“Reminding me of someone I knew back when/Except she has flamin’ locks of auburn hair … Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”Then Bey takes the mic to deliver a soulful, acoustic-guitar-strumming rendition of Parton’s seminal hit — which, after being released in October 1973, went on to top the country chart as the title track of the singer’s 1974 album.Although it is as country as country gets, there is a bit of a hip-hop thump behind the propulsive beat to let you know that this is still very much a Beyoncé album.And after all the ballroom house beats of the first act of “Renaissance” — which came out in July 2022 — this is Bey unplugged, raw and rootsy, breaking down how betrayal knows no color before a whoop-ass choir backs her up at the end.But Parton isn’t the only country legend who — after Beyoncé hinted that she was not “welcomed” when she performed “Daddy Lessons” with the Chicks at the CMA Awards in 2016 — co-signs on “Cowboy Carter.”O.G. outlaw Willie Nelson appears in two interludes — “Smoke Hour” and “Smoke Hour II” — as the host of a radio show on KNTRY in Beyoncé’s native Texas.

Taylor Swift may be music’s boss bunny when it comes to burrowing those Easter eggs for us to dig out and dissect — a tunneling trend that will no doubt continue when she drops “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19 — she isn’t the only superstar singer playing hide and seek with their fans.Indeed, heavy hitters such as Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake have turned their new albums — “Eternal Sunshine,” “Deeper Well” and “Everything I Thought It Was,” respectively — into a veritable hunting ground for the pastel-colored dish as we head into Easter weekend.On “Eternal Sunshine” — her seventh studio album, which had the highest debut of 2024 and remained at No. 1 in its second week on the Billboard 200 — the perpetually ponytailed diva is on the divorce come-up after her split from real estate agent Dalton Gomez, who she married in 2021.And there are also lyrical clues about her “Thank U, Next” relationship with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater.

X (formerly Twitter). “You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me??” The social media strife between the two singers came after the “Next Life” singer shared a photo of the alternate cover for the “Single Ladies” songstress‘ upcoming album “Act II: Cowboy Carter” on her Instagram Story with the simple yet shady caption: “hmmm.” In the photo, the Grammy winner, 42, poses completely nude covered with a red, white and blue banner with “act ii Beyincé” on it — a tribute to her cousin Angie.While it is unclear what exactly set Badu off — some suspected that it’s because Beyoncé beaded her hair in the same fashion as the “Window Seat” singer — fans are defending Queen Bey. “You deserve the lashings you getting right now Auntie.

Jay-Z has got the nerves bad.In fact, the 45-year-old pop superstar — who was recruited by Jay-Z and his Roc Nation company to headline the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show on Sunday — defended the 54-year-old rapper for his tense takedown of the Grammys on music’s biggest night last Sunday.“I think I like a nervous Jay-Z more than anything. That’s what it told me,” Usher told The Post about the hip-hop mogul’s speech when he was accepting the Dr.

Jay-Z will release a new album in 2024.Speculation around a new LP from the US rapper began circulating this weekend, when artist and video director Hidji World posted to social media on Sunday (January 28) that he was “shooting today” with Jay-Z.In the Instagram Story, he teased a film clapperboard labelled “JAY Z -2024 ALBUM” (per Billboard).Hidji’s name was credited as the director alongside director of photography Leroy Farrell. The slate was dated January 28.However, Jay-Z’s own Roc Nation quickly put down rumours on social media.

Jay-Z and D’Angelo have shared "I Want You Forever." The collaboration clocks in at nine-and-a-half minutes and appears on the soundtrack to The Book of Clarence. Jeymes Samuel, who directed the new movie, also appears on "I Want You Forever." Stream the song in full below.

Jay-Z and D’Angelo have teamed up on a collaborative new single called ‘I Want You Forever’ – you can listen to it below.The epic, nine-and-a-half-minute song was created in partnership with filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel for his new film The Book Of Clarence, which hit US cinemas today (January 12).Samuel previously described the track as “nine minutes and 32 seconds of absolute soulful, biblical bliss”.In Jay-Z’s verse, he raps: “Life don’t taste the same without you/ Tears in my champagne ’bout you/ Quit playin’ girl, you know I’m crazy ’bout you/ You know that week you ran back to your momma house/ Ask my friends, the can vouch (Ooh).”Tune in here:The Book Of Clarence was written and directed by Samuel, and he also served as a producer alongside Jay-Z and others. The pair previously worked together on Samuel’s 2021 film The Harder They Fall.In a press release, the filmmaker explained: “The Book Of Clarence is a film that I wanted to make for many years.

Jay-Z has revealed that he’s open to headlining a Super Bowl halftime show in the future.In 2019, Jay-Z and Roc Nation became the NFL’s live music entertainment strategists and have since helped produce the coveted Super Bowl halftime performances. On Sunday (January 7), the Brooklynite was at the red carpet premiere of the upcoming film The Book Of Clarence – which he also helped produce.

Jay-Z and D’Angelo have joined forces for a collaborative new song – find all the details below.The rapper and the singer-songwriter are due to release ‘I Want You Forever’ this Friday (January 12).According to Pitchfork, the track was made for the film The Book Of Clarence in partnership with filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel. The latter has described the upcoming single as “nine minutes and 32 seconds of absolute soulful, biblical bliss”.The Book Of Clarence, which is also released this Friday in the US, was written and directed by Samuel.

D'Angelo may be on track to release his first new song in years: a nine-minute collaboration with JAY-Z recorded for the soundtrack to the Netflix film The Book of Clarence. The film's director Jeymes Samuel spilled the beans at an event on Saturday hosted by Elliot Wilson, as Stereogum points out.

global phenomenon that is Jay-Z – born Shawn Carter – is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder and supporter of economic development and community causes,” Councilwoman Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn) fawned while introducing her resolution earlier this month.“Dec. 4 as Jay-Z Day announces to the world how this Brooklyn son can be all things .

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, is not just a musical spectacle and a heart-pumping recreation of the tour with which it shares a name, but a heartfelt tribute to her late Uncle Johnny.The movie opened globally on Friday, Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, a day meant to honor and remember those who have passed away from the disease.During a premiere event, the singer stood on stage and spoke to the crowd.“I’m really proud this film is coming out on December 1st, World AIDS Day, in honor of Uncle Johnny,” she said.

Beyoncé returns to the big screen with her live concert movie, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé.Written, directed and produced by the singer, the film charts the development and execution of the ‘Renaissance World Tour’ in support of her seventh studio album of the same name.Along with her husband Jay-Z and their three children, Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir Carter, the film features guest appearances from Diana Ross, Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar.The film was released in cinemas through AMC theaters in the US on December 1, much like Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour which came out in October.The film doesn’t feature any new songs from Beyoncé. It does, however, feature some tracks which weren’t included on the ‘Renaissance’ tour’s initial setlist.The special inclusions include covers of Tina Turner’s ‘River Deep, Mountain High’ and ‘Love Hangover’ by Diana Ross.

Crazy in Love” with her daughter wanting to perform. The musician revealed that she initially refused to let her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, perform during her “Renaissance” World Tour.“She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,” Beyonce, 42, said in her new concert documentary “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” per the New York Times.

Instagram story. The Grammy winner treated fans to a solid minute of the unreleased track, offering a substantial preview for those eagerly awaiting his return. Aside from the unveiled snippet, details about Ocean’s track are still shrouded in mystery.

Billboard charts, but this week is different.It’s special for her, as it ranks as one of her most impressive showings yet, which is really saying something. The LGBTQ favorite is back at No. 1 almost everywhere, ruling once again like no one else in the music industry can.Swift’s new album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) debuted at No.

Billboard charts, but this week is different. It’s special for her, as it ranks as one of her most impressive showings yet, which is really saying something. The LGBTQ favorite is back at No.

Blueprint‘ albums. However, in a new interview with Gayle King, the Brooklyn rapper revealed a very different reason. At around 17 minutes 50 seconds, King asks Jay-Z why he named his daughter Blue Ivy.In response, Jay-Z said: “Her name was meant to be Brooklyn.

Jay-Z has opened about about the battle to get his masters in a new interview, saying “it was the fight of my life.”Speaking to CBS news, Jay-Z discussed his time as the president and CEO of Def Jam from 2004 to 2007 and his fight to win control of his masters and publishing rights, which he successfully won in 2014.“I get why people do it, I’ve been fortunate enough to make money in this place, but for me, it was the fight of my life,” Jay-Z told CBS.“You know from being an independent company from the beginning and then going through the Def Jam system not really understanding how that works and then having my masters, then going back to Def Jam as the president and then saying, ‘Okay, I’ll do this job and part of this job is my masters has to be reverted back to me.’”You can watch the interview here: In the interview, he also said it will be up to his children as to what they ultimately do with his masters.“I want my kids to see my work and if they decide to sell it, then it’s up to them,” he added.In 2019, Forbes estimated that Jay-Z’s back catalogue was worth $75 million (£61million) making him the first hip-hop billionaire (via Consequence).In more recent news, Jay-Z recently returned to the stage after four years to share an ‘Empire State of Mind’ remix featuring Gil Scott-Heron. The remix interpolates Scott-Heron’s song ‘New York Is Killing Me’ from his 2011 final album, ‘I’m New Here‘.The rapper unveiled the remix at an event sponsored by the Louis Vuitton Foundation and Tiffany & Co in Paris on Friday (April 14).

Jay-Z and Beyonce shocked the world when the singer announced her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. And they were again taken aback by her unique name when she arrived five months later on January 7, 2012.Now, the proud dad is revealing what the couple initially were going to name the 11-year-old.“It was supposed to be Brooklyn,” Jay-Z, 53, told Gayle King during a “CBS Mornings” clip, which was released on Friday.The moniker would have been a special nod to the New York City borough where the record producer was born. The pair, however, ultimately went for Blue because they called her “Blueberry” when the “Drunk in Love” musician was still pregnant.“You know, it was like a nickname,” he told King, 68.

Jay-Z‘s 2001 album ‘The Blueprint’.Courtney – who claimed to be an associate of ’60s gangland criminals the Krays – was found at his home in Plumstead, south east London last Sunday (October 22) after reportedly dying by suicide. He was 64 years old.The Metropolitan Police said his death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.In a statement, Courtney’s family paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life”, and said he had experienced the “pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years”.

Jay-Z has finally weighed in on the viral meme that asks people whether they would rather have dinner with him or receive $500,000 in cash.In a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS, the hip-hop mogul said that he would advise anyone to take the money, as he has already shared his wisdom and secrets in his music.“You gotta take the money,” Jay-Z said, adding, “You got all that in the music for $10.99 – that’s a bad deal. I wouldn’t tell you to cut a bad deal.

Jay-Z has revealed Hype Williams once quoted him $1.8million (£1.4million) to direct a music video for the rapper.In a Complex feature celebrating the work of the legendary music video director, Jay-Z spoke about their collaboration for the 1997 song ‘(Always Be My) Sunshine’. The musician said back in the 90s, Williams often asked for between “$750,000 to $1 million dollars”. Jay-Z, on the other hand, was aiming more “around $20,000 (£16,400)”.According to Jay-Z, Williams’ vision for the music video was admittedly “grand”: “It was this whole circus.

Eminem, Queen Latifah and Jay-Z among others, has passed away at 62.The producer, also known as Mark Howard James, passed away on October 19, three days before his 63rd birthday. DJ Premier first announced his death, with representatives confirming the news of his passing to Rolling Stone.No cause of death has been announced as of the time of writing.A post shared by @djpremierJames, who helped craft hits such as Queen Latifah’s ‘Wrath Of My Madness’, Jay-Z’s ‘Hard Knock Life’ and Eminem’s ‘Stan’, was born in New York City but established his career in New Jersey in the 1980s with the Flavor Unit, a crew whose luminaries included Queen Latifah and Chill Rob G.